MSI Big Bang XPower Review: X58, Military Style

Seri motherboard MSI XPower jelas dirancang untuk memanjakan penggemar overclocking dan high-end gamers. Asus telah menargetkannya dengan merek perusahaan Republic of Gamers (ROG). Kemasan The XPower memberi dukungan penuh untuk semua istilah-istilah terbaru dan kemampuan, tetapi MSI juga mengklaim menawarkan fitur unik tertentu yang produsen lain tidak bisa cocok saat ini. Kami tertarik pada inovasi baru dan ide-ide ketika mengamati desain motherboard ini, mari kita lihat di balik keuletan MSI's Big Bang.

Specifications & Features

Processor Support 
LGA1366 Socket for Intel Core i7 Processors
Supports Intel TurboBoost Technology

Chipset
 Intel X58  Chipset
Intel ICH10R Southbridge
   
Memory 
 6 x DIMM, Max. 24 GB, DDR3 2133(OC) 1600/1333/ 1066MHz Non-ECC, Unbuffered RAM
Triple Channel memory architecture
   
Expansion Slots 
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16 speed)
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x8 speed)
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 speed)
1 x PCIe 1.1 x1

Multi-GPU Support:
Supports  NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Suports ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology

Storage
Intel X58 Chipset
6 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage Technology Support RAID 0,1,5,10

JMicron JMB362 eSATA controller
1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port
1 x eSATA/USB 2 Port

Marvell PCIe SATA 6.0Gb/s Controller
2 x SATA 6.0 GB/s ports (gray)
 
Audio
QuantumWave Audio Card
Realtek ALC889

LAN
2 x Realtek 8111DL Gigabit LAN Controller IEEE-1394
1 x IEEE1394a (VIA VT6315N) Internal
1 x IEEE1394a External

USB
10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at back I/O, 4 ports onboard)
2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue)Back Panel I/O

Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x Clear CMOS
1 x D-LED2 Panel Connector
1 x 1394 Port
5 x USB 2 Ports
1 x eSATA Ports
1 x eSATA/USB 2.0 Ports
2 x LAN RJ-45 Ports
2 x USB 3.0 Ports

Internal I/O Connectors
2 x USB 2.0 Connectors
1 x 1394a Connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion Detector
1 x TPM Module Connector
1 x Reset Button
1 x Power Button
1 x GreenGenie Connector (Optional)
1 x Over-Voltage Switch
1 x Set Voltage Check Point
1 x OC Genie Button
2 x Base Clock Control Buttons
1 x Set Debug LED Panel

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30 cm x 24.4 cm )